2017 Grossot Chablis 750ML

2017 Grossot Chablis 750ML

2017 Grossot Chablis 750ML All the skill of Jean Pierre Grossot is clearly demonstrated in this brilliant 2017 Grossot Chablis. Mouth-watering minerality and wonderfully pure appley fruit, this electrifies the palate and has considerable richness for Chablis. Fantastic with kinds of raw shellfish, especially oysters. Simply cooked shellfish dishes such as spaghetti alla vongole or moules marinières.

Jean-Pierre Grossot

Corinne and Jean-Pierre Grossot, now joined by their daughter Eve, represent the third and fourth generations of winemakers at their family domaine. The estate is now counted among the elite of the appellation. The Grossots cultivate 18 hectares of vineyards centered in the village of Fleys, just east of the town of Chablis and on the right bank of the Serein River, which is recognized as the finest part of the Chablis appellation. Their production is about two-thirds Chablis AOC and one third (5 hectares) Premier Crus, including Mont de-Milieu, Vaucoupin, and Fourneaux. The Grossots seek to produce exceptional Chablis wines by keeping the rich, pure Chardonnay fruit, the unique mineral quality of the Kimmeridgian soil, and the lively fruity acidity and bouquet, in perfect balance.

The grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed in a horizontal pneumatic press to ensure the fullest extraction of flavors and aromas. The juice ferments very slowly at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, and after a first racking, the wines rest mostly in tanks to develop. All wines undergo malolactic fermentation in all vintages. Bottling is usually done 12-18 months after the harvest.

Farming/winemaking practices: Certified Organic since 2015. By pruning severely, the vines have adequate aeration so the threat of problems requiring treatments (such as various forms of mildew and botrytis) is largely eliminated. The vines are fertilized when required by using only organic materials, the soil is plowed, and grass is planted between the rows. If necessary, the vines are minimally treated with a copper-sulfate mixture. Grossot recycles his vine cuttings as fuel for heating the domaine’s buildings. The wines are vegan.